4. Salary

As an agent or manager, you’ll usually keep between 10% and 25% of your client’s overall fee.

These figures are a guide.

5. Working hours, patterns and environment

You’ll usually work standard office hours although you may need to be flexible. You may need to attend performances in the evenings or at weekends, or speak to international contacts in other time zones.

You’ll be office-based, but will often travel to meetings and events, possibly internationally.

The work can be stressful, as there is strong competition to win and keep the best clients.

6. Career path and progression

You could work for an agency or artist management company, be self-employed or set up your own agency.

Your progression will depend on building a strong reputation, and attracting top performers onto your books.